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Moanalua Elementary School

1337 Mahiole St, Honolulu, HI, 96819

Top 10% School in Hawaii

Ranked 8 of 115 in Hawaii

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About Moanalua Elementary School

Moanalua Elementary School is located at 4600 Moanalua Road in Honolulu's Moanalua neighborhood. The school serves grades PK–6 and enrolls about 678 students, with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 17:1. About 70% of students are proficient in math, and around 77% are proficient in reading on state assessments. The student body is nearly balanced, with about 52% male and 48% female. The school environment is very inviting and provides academic support. Staff and families are working together to promote high expectations for learning and foster inclusion. The price of a home in Honolulu that is close to the school usually varies from around $700,000 to $1,200,000 which is a reflection of the local real estate near Moanalua and Salt Lake. Parents state that teachers are good-hearted and always inform them, and children receive strong academic programs and community support. Due to its excellent proficiency results and the involvement of the families, Moanalua Elementary School is ranked as one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Hawaii.

Contact Information

Address

1337 Mahiole St, Honolulu, HI, 96819

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Phone

(808) 831-7878

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 77% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
678
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 8 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Moanalua Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM - 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.23%
Asian 45.13%
Hispanic 12.39%
Black 1.77%
Two+ Races 26.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.23%
Asian
45.13%
Hispanic
12.39%
Black
1.77%
Two+ Races
26.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 678
48.23%
327 Female
51.77%
351 Male

Student Population

678 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

339 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Moanalua Elementary School held its annual Fun Fair in November 2025. The event drew strong participation from students, families, and staff. Activities and booths made it one of the school’s major community gatherings of the year.

FAQ

Q1. How does Moanalua help students learn about how landforms change the flow of water?

Ans. Students look at models that show how hills and flat areas change the flow of water.

Q2. How does the school help students learn how to have respectful debates early on?

Ans. Teachers tell students to use calm language when sharing their thoughts and to listen carefully before answering.

Q3: What routines help students take care of the shared display boards in the classroom?

Ans. Students follow the rules for posting and help keep displays neat and up-to-date.

Q4: How does Moanalua help students figure out how characters change over time in stories?

Ans. Students record how characters change their thoughts or actions from the start to the end of a story.

Q5. How does the school help students learn how to leave outdoor areas in an orderly way?

Ans. Teachers use clear signals and procedures for lining up so that students can safely get back to their classrooms.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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